“We absolutely loved having our 55-person wedding at Bar Carlo.

The owner Mel is at the same time very supportive and very low-key, which made for a smooth planning process and day-of event. The space is gorgeous, and has multiple connected wings, which allowed for the the party to morph seamlessly over the night from barside cocktail hour to outdoor patio ceremony to dinner buffet to dance floor. The space is already a beautifully decorated artwork, and Mel lets you decide how to arrange the space for your event, but you can also bring your own decorations/sound system/llama and she can handle those additions easily. 🙂

The food and drinks were delicious too, and Mel was able to accommodate our entirely vegan and gluten-free menu without hesitation.

Overall we loved the unique-ness, flexibility and good vibes of the space and the people of Bar Carlo, and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a cute and fun space for their wedding or other event.”

As the co-chair of a newly-formed BIPOC Nature Network, I needed a place where our team could not only have the privacy needed to discuss our mission and goals openly and honestly, but also a place that felt warm, inviting, and understood the nuance of feeling welcomed. Mel, her staff, and Bar Carlo as a place that I hold in high regard for making people feel at home immediately came to mind. We shared a family meal around a cozy table and connected among our core group first, then invited 30-40 people as allies and community supporters to a cocktail party following dinner. The timing, the care, and the attention to detail were dearly appreciated. A huge dose of gratitude for Mel and the staff at Bar Carlo.

Bar Carlo was the perfect location for our intimate wedding reception close to home.

We felt comfortable being able to have our event in a neighborhood that means a lot to us. The food and beverage service was incredible and everyone was more than satisfied.

This is an establishment I'll always encourage patronage of.

“I would host another event at your space in a heartbeat!

My 40th birthday party there was so memorable.

Your team was awesome especially given the epic snow storm!

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Bar Carlo is an excellent choice for hosting events and gatherings.

Melinda has created a space that not only serves delicious food and drinks but also brings people together in a meaningful way.

Thank you for providing such a wonderful venue for our event!

“We loved working with Mel and the team at Bar Carlo for our wedding reception.

The planning went smoothly and all the pricing was clearly communicated.

The food, drinks, and ambiance on the night-of were outstanding and we loved the lay-out of the space.

10/10 would do again!”

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“The buffet you catered for my birthday roast was perfect—we got a lot of compliments on the delicious tacos and sides from our attendees!

We at PWNW also truly appreciated the care you took with us: that you came in person do so the setup and provided everything we needed!”

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“Everyone had so much fun at our event.

The cocktails were beautiful and everything was delicious.

We had plenty of room to enjoy our projects and have a little fiesta. (You were correct that we would need all of the tables).

We love the space that you have created (Yay Foster) and hope to host another event with you in the future!

Gracias 🙏 “